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Annual Winter Celebrations (UPDATE)

Harbin's 2013 Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is Impressive

— December 28, 2013 — World
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is an annual event in China that showcases incredible snow sculptures. Around this time of year in Habin, the temperatures drop to about -15°F and ice from the Songhua River is used as the basis for the gigantic ice sculptures.

This year, photographer Hong Wu captured some of the impressive sculptures from the 2013 festival. This includes massive T-Rexes, wooly mammoths and a snowy replica of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família Cathedral. Some of the other sculptures that resemble buildings can even be climbed on.

To make things even more interesting this year, some of the sculptures are illuminated with LED lights at night, which adds another dimension of beauty to the snow sculptures.
Trend Themes
1. Snow Sculpture Art - Explore the growing trend of snow sculpture art, where artists create breathtaking sculptures from ice and snow.
2. Interactive Ice Sculptures - Discover the trend of interactive ice sculptures, where visitors can not only admire but also climb on and interact with the sculptures.
3. LED Lighting in Sculptures - Learn about the innovation of incorporating LED lights into ice and snow sculptures, enhancing their beauty and creating a captivating visual experience.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore new opportunities in creating large-scale snow sculptures and incorporating interactive elements, providing unique experiences for viewers.
2. Tourism and Events - The tourism and events industry can benefit from organizing snow sculpture festivals and events, attracting visitors with the allure of magnificent ice sculptures and interactive installations.
3. Lighting and Technology - The lighting and technology industry can seize the opportunity to develop innovative LED lighting solutions specifically designed for ice and snow sculptures, creating stunning visual effects.
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